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  3. /irresolvable

irresolvable

UK/ɪrɪ'zɒlvəb(ə)l/US/.iri'zɒlvәbl/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Impossible to resolve or settle

无法解决的;不能分解的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ir-not, opposite of
+
resolvagain, back
+
-ableloosen, release, dissolve
=irresolvable

ir- (not, the form of in- before r) + resolvable = not resolvable. Transparent negative.

Root solv still carries 42 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    They reached an irresolvable deadlock over the budget.

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